FROM THE SCENE: Mom, boyfriend accused in son's death

FROM THE SCENE: Mom, boyfriend accused in son's death

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Melissa Robitille and Walter Richter III, both 38 and of Hardwick, Vt., were arrested Oct. 7, 2014 and charged with second-degree murder in the August death her son, 13-year-old Isaac Robitille. Both have pleaded not guilty and are being held temporarily without bail.

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Walter Richters III plead not guilty at the Caledonia Superior Court on Oct. 8, 2014. The state argued that he should be held without bail because of the amount of evidence there is against Richters. A judge has ordered Richter be held temporarily without bail.

PHOTO: WPTZ/Hannah McDonald

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A Caledonia Sheriff's car waits for Melissa Robitille to be processed and taken from court. She pleaded not guilty and was temporarily held without bail.

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Vermont State Police say the pair administered alcohol to Isaac through his IV, which contributed to his death. Police add Isaac was born with significant medical conditions and handicaps that required feeding tubes, IVs and caretakers.

Melissa Robitille and Walter Richter III, both 38 and of Hardwick, Vt., were arrested Oct. 7, 2014 and charged with second-degree murder in the August death her son, 13-year-old Isaac Robitille. Both have pleaded not guilty and are being held temporarily without bail.

Walter Richters III plead not guilty at the Caledonia Superior Court on Oct. 8, 2014. The state argued that he should be held without bail because of the amount of evidence there is against Richters. A judge has ordered Richter be held temporarily without bail.

PHOTO: WPTZ/Hannah McDonald

A Caledonia Sheriff's car waits for Melissa Robitille to be processed and taken from court. She pleaded not guilty and was temporarily held without bail.

Vermont State Police say the pair administered alcohol to Isaac through his IV, which contributed to his death. Police add Isaac was born with significant medical conditions and handicaps that required feeding tubes, IVs and caretakers.

Melissa Robitille and Walter Richter III, both 38 and of Hardwick, Vt., were arrested Oct. 7, 2014 and charged with second-degree murder in the August death her son, 13-year-old Isaac Robitille. Both have pleaded not guilty and are being held temporarily without bail.

Walter Richters III plead not guilty at the Caledonia Superior Court on Oct. 8, 2014. The state argued that he should be held without bail because of the amount of evidence there is against Richters. A judge has ordered Richter be held temporarily without bail.

PHOTO: WPTZ/Hannah McDonald

A Caledonia Sheriff's car waits for Melissa Robitille to be processed and taken from court. She pleaded not guilty and was temporarily held without bail.

Vermont State Police say the pair administered alcohol to Isaac through his IV, which contributed to his death. Police add Isaac was born with significant medical conditions and handicaps that required feeding tubes, IVs and caretakers.